Social media policies for journalists: dos and don’ts

by Aarti Bhana | Nov 22, 2023 | News and Insights, Story

Social media policy helps maintain journalistic integrity, but should not infringe on the journalists’ right to freedom of expression.

BBC’s emergency Gaza radio broadcasts show why World Service mustn’t rely on digital technology

by The Conversation Africa | Nov 10, 2023 | News and Insights

The BBC has turned to old-fashioned medium wave as the best means to provide civilians in Gaza with news and information.

Community radio: young South Africans are helping shape the news through social media

by The Conversation Africa | Nov 3, 2023 | News and Insights

Radio stations have embraced social media apps and are actively using them to shape content.

Reporting on a war from afar 

by Aarti Bhana and Des Latham | Oct 30, 2023 | News and Insights, Story

Second-hand reporting requires extra vigilance and rigorous fact-checking. 

VIDEO: The Growing Role of Climate Reporting in Africa

by Aarti Bhana | Oct 25, 2023 | News and Insights

Climate reporting in Africa means demystifying Western narratives and including more African experiences.

Black Wednesday- 46 years later: has media freedom improved in South Africa? 

by Aarti Bhana | Oct 18, 2023 | News and Insights

We have come a long way, but we can do more.

Israel-Gaza conflict: when social media fakes are rampant, news verification is vital

by The Conversation Africa | Oct 16, 2023 | News and Insights, Story

It has become clear that numerous videos, social media posts and images purportedly about the Israel–Hamas conflict are deliberately misleading.

Your reporting could save a life

by Aarti Bhana | Oct 10, 2023 | News and Insights, Story

Beyond the byline: Compassionate coverage of mental health & suicide.

Reporting on climate disasters: 101 for journalists

by Aarti Bhana | Sep 22, 2023 | News and Insights, Story

Safety is important when reporting on disasters, but journalists should also consider the consequences of catastrophes.

WATCH: Is trust in the media declining?

by Aarti Bhana | Sep 21, 2023 | News and Insights

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism investigates.

An attack on media freedom in Zimbabwe is an attack on its democracy 

by Aarti Bhana | Sep 14, 2023 | News and Insights

Journalists in Zimbabwe  attacked by activists while covering the recent elections. 

South Africa’s media often portrays foreigners in a bad light. This fuels xenophobia

by The Conversation Africa | Sep 6, 2023 | News and Insights

More attention needs to be paid to how South African media practitioners portray foreign nationals in their platforms.

Profile: Sustainable change starts with volunteerism

by Aarti Bhana | Aug 24, 2023 | News and Insights, Our work

A Liberian organisation is galvanising volunteers to bring change to West Africa.

Writing freedom: women journalists who defied apartheid 

by Aarti Bhana | Aug 17, 2023 | News and Insights

We honour the women writers who wielded the pen fearlessly against oppression.

Q&A: How to become an award-winning journalist, with Maya Fisher-French 

by Aarti Bhana | Aug 9, 2023 | News and Insights

Maya Fisher-French just walked away with her seventh financial journalism award. She shares her journey and tips to building a successful career.

How to use AI responsibly in journalism

by Aarti Bhana | Aug 1, 2023 | News and Insights

It’s all grounded in good ethics.

VIDEO: Five things you need to know about SA media

by Aarti Bhana | Jul 19, 2023 | News and Insights

Profile: Driving change through communication

by Aarti Bhana | Jul 6, 2023 | News and Insights, Our work

Malawian activist and communicator is enabling journalists to tell stories that improve lives.

Climate change journalism in South Africa misses the mark by ignoring people’s daily experiences

by The Conversation Africa | Jun 26, 2023 | News and Insights

Communities need ongoing reporting on the climate crisis to inform and educate them about adaptation so they can prepare themselves for future disasters.

Media freedom and democracy: Africans in four countries weigh up thorny questions about state control

by The Conversation Africa | May 16, 2023 | News and Insights, Story

Democracies cannot survive without free media.